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• Re: Loose screws
  Historical mailing list - Carl Turner
  Mon, 8 Sep 1997 13:52:48 -0400
  ...Specifically, some interior screws that attach the curtains to the window frames are stripped in my '85 Westfalia. Should I replace with over-sized...
• 91 Westfalia 4 switches, only one dome lite
  Historical mailing list - hanskosten
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 21:41:37 -0800
  ...there are four rubber encased switches in the door frames at 1. driver side, 2. passenger side, 3. sliding door, 4. the rear hatch...
• Re: Vanagon camper windows...with screens that are NLA....for cheap!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 18:59:53 -0500
  ...We use industrial grade aluminum screen frames and black aluminum screening. The screens are easily replaceable if ever needed. We have been making these...
• > needs some misc. parts...
  Historical mailing list - Tony Demille
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 09:12:25 -0600
  ...lighter (male part only) rear bed pad (the big one, grey) power window switch cover, passenger side (the black plastic piece that frames the...
• Re: A-frame bushings
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 31 Dec 2015 21:20:31 -0700
  ...A-frame bushings > > Was digging through all the vanagon pastes bequeathed me by "Unca Joel" > some time ago and found three A-frames. I...
• LVC: Vancouver early 70's and 2011
  Historical mailing list - turbowesty
  Wed, 6 Jun 2012 18:31:03 -0400
  ...BC on a bike and has been edited to add selected frames of what some of the locations look like now. It has a...
• Re: The pickup thing
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sat, 19 Jan 2008 08:55:48 -0800
  ...company do you think designed/manufactured the better of the two > frames? > > > Jim Akiba > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG...
• Re: West Moreland diesel
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 18 Jun 2011 12:32:12 -0700
  ...PS, AC, color coded interior with leather seats over the stock frames. But then he prices them as much as a new import truck...
• Wanted: Rear jump seat w/hardware
  Historical mailing list - Jim DiGennaro
  Thu, 16 Sep 1999 21:01:28 -0400
  ...I have seat frames. Thanks. Take care. -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -Jim DiGennaro LiMBO, The Late Model Bus Organization, international zzzzzzzzzzz_ |E[__] [__]|[_]\\ | _ LiMBO | _ || =-( )---------( )--= '84 Green Westfalia, 'The Turtle...
• Re: South African Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jose R. Moscoso
  Wed, 1 Mar 2000 08:45:51 -0800
  ...Just look at this > baby...http://www.vw.co.za/range/bus/safety/frameset_safety.html Can > you just imagine it in your drive...
• Re: light for vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jos� Rafael Moscoso
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 23:46:27 -0400
  ...had to cut and slightly bend the metal frames to fit the light and since the PO had an alarm installed there are ground...
• Re: HELP! Sliding window removal
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sun, 5 May 2002 15:40:29 -0700
  ...I'm getting a set with black frames and replacing my > >shiny > >aluminum frames. I'll post those for sale soon. > > > >Thanks > >TJ > >87...
• Wing Vent Frames (for front glass)
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Thu, 11 Dec 2008 02:25:28 -0800
  I had my vent frames powder coated, and the old rubber was still good enough. Treating the rubber with 303 Protectorant made a huge...
• Re: Sliding window frame
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 28 Jul 2015 13:24:19 +0000
  ...Has anyone painted their frames and would it wear off where the window > slides against the frame? >
• Re: Map Pockets
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 08:23:06 -0800
  ...Bus Depot has some plastic frames with heavy duty stretch netting that make a more open pocket. They are intended for use in campers...
• Re: TDI into vanagon.. subie into Vanagon... how about TDI into subie?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 14 Jul 2007 21:28:29 +1200
  ...that the Sprinter line has different external panels & some generations window-frames to the "normal" Corolla range , though otherwise identical), a Japanese-market 1...
• Re: Safari Windows
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 21 May 1996 10:47:03 -0700 (PDT)
  ...pull the > windows in real tight in order to seal the frames. I have set mine so > that they just pull the window lightly...
• Re: Rubber Seal Treatment
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:34:21 -0500
  ...What kind of dry silicone? Wouldn't that work for key locks, window frames(home and van) and seat sliders, etx w/o making...
• junkyard expedition II
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Wed, 15 Feb 1995 20:41:01 -0800 (PST)
  ...on it! D'oh! There is still good window glass and frames, although they don't have the latches. The speedo is still there...
• Re: Parting out '88 Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
  Wed, 2 Apr 2003 20:46:57 -0500
  ...grey) > All Window glass (even the sliding windows with the black frames) > Rear seat/bed (just the seat no rear cushion) (grey) > Wiring harness...
• Re: FS, Interior parts
  Historical mailing list - Dave Creasy
  Sat, 27 Feb 2010 09:48:57 -0500
  ...Note, no frames, just foam and covers to attach to your bases. > > Full, original curtain set w/tiebacks. All hooks are present. Slight > fading...
• Re: Source for Slider Window Screen
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Thu, 7 Apr 2005 10:22:32 -0400
  ...what we need is a handy list member with the abilty to form/create custom alum screen frames I'll try to snap a...
• Re: more goofy mid year changes
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Wed, 18 Oct 2006 12:34:23 -0400
  ...of '89 vw changed the color of the jumpseat >brackets and frames from grey to black. > >i have 2 jumpseats from two different '89...
• Re: Mexican Water cooled loaf bus? what engine?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 19:47:35 -0500
  ...find a source and confirm they bolt up to older bus frames. Complete vehicles?, that's a different story (although they only have to...
• custom rear hatch speakers (was Re: Stealth Rear Speakers?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Jan 2006 15:14:46 EST
  ...the 6x9 speakers are mounted in custom plywood frames which are screwed to the INSIDE of the hatch panel lip so they dont protrude...
• any interest in Doka/Sinka back sliding window? (rear window, not side windows)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Nov 2006 11:33:24 EST
  ...the frames are aluminum (anodized black finish) and the glass slides, just like any US pickup truck you see here.. there has been a...
• Re: Screens
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 10 May 2006 10:57:29 -0400
  ...Took black nylon screen material and draped it over the front window frames. Cut out a general shape of the window but a bit...
• Re: Vanagons in the Northwest
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 16 Apr 2011 08:26:19 -0700
  ...html I once owned one of his early aluminum mountain bike frames On Sat, Apr 16, 2011 at 6:35 AM, Don Hanson <dhanson928...
• Fw: Syncro Engine Swap - More photos online!
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Brady
  Sat, 14 Mar 1998 12:13:44 -0800
  ...section: > http://www.volkswagen.org > > For those who don't want frames the direct URL is: > http://www.volkswagen.org/vanagon/syncroswap.htm > > Still...
• soldering AC
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Sat, 25 May 2002 22:23:25 -0400
  ...Westy getting mechanical TDI 81 Westy that still runs great PS I have torch and am experienced at brazing thin walled steel bicycle frames.
• Re: FS: Euro Square Headlight Grille with Washers
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:43:55 -0700
  ...It's a square headlight grille with factory headlight > washers. > > Comes with all the pieces: > > - Grille w/washers > - Headlights (complete with frames and good...
• headlight parts wanted
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
  Tue, 23 Mar 2004 11:00:02 -0600
  ...the headlight buckets/frames for the pre '86 round lights - both sides. If anyone has these available for purchase - please p-mail me with...
• Re: How do I separate the windows from the frames?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sat, 25 Aug 2007 11:12:03 -0400
  Hi All, I've had some feedback on this (Thanks Uncle Joel) but with the list down recently I wanted to try again to...
• Re: Fryeday: machine screws and Loctite?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 20:45:49 -0500
  ...I buy the best brand of eyeglass frames I can get, the ones that flex in 82 dimensions. Since I started doing that, no...
• arm rests etc.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Aug 1997 23:13:32, -0500
  ...someone make replacements for the cheap plastic steering column and the frames that hold the Speedo,etc???? all that's cracked and it's...
• Anyone need '53? parts
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 2 Jun 95 11:46:52 EDT
  ...their age, nothing inside the rear of the bus, front seat frames present, 3-spoke banjo style steering wheel present (black) and in OK...
• 85 Westy bargain in St. Louis, MO
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Wed, 15 Sep 1999 13:56:04 -0400
  ...I found one small seam rust spot and a few rust spots around the window frames, otherwise rust-free. Metallic brown. Courdoroy seats in...
• Parts for sale!
  Historical mailing list - CC
  Sat, 15 Apr 2000 03:10:09 CDT
  ...right side insect screens left and right side sliding windows and frames weekender side table, closet, and rear mattress cover luggage rack (only) uppper...
• Re: Window vents
  Historical mailing list - patrice b
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 16:25:00 -0700
  ...metal and removable (I'm not screwing anything into my window frames thankyouverymuch ;-) --Patrice 85GL "VanaBlue" > From: David Wilhite <dnmwilhite@EARTHLINK.NET> > To: vanagon...
• Friday NVC...Argosy trailer, similar to Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 6 Nov 2015 07:33:15 -0800
  ...machines, but the door handles don't snap off and the frames don't bend and rot... anyhow, below is an ad I stuck...
• Re: best lube for sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 8 Jun 2011 15:56:02 -0700
  ...wrote: > I use said clear helicopter tape to protect my bicycle frames from damage. > Although tough, it is also flexible and stretchy. I don...
• Re: window trim strip substitute?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 19:27:29 -0800
  ...What have other folks done? Did later models have black frames? Thanks, Gregory Smith '88 Vanagon GL Smith Design Studio Small Building Company Olympia...
• Re: screens
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Wed, 10 May 2006 13:08:04 +0000
  ...screens Does anyone know where to get screens for the sliding windows? The plastic frames of both of my screens are broken and they...
• Saving my Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:09:47 -0700
  After much procrastination about selling my 86 Syncro Westy and ignoring the rust bubbles blistering out from under window frames and quarter panels...I...
• VW Screen supplier
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Feb 1997 19:23:04 -0500 (EST)
  ...The frames are simply >hollow aluminum strips connected with L-fittings. I've never seen a supplier >of screens, but if there's a...
• Re: Changing out an air dam
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 20:19:50 +0100
  ...is too generic, there's loads of frames in a car (bulkheads, door frames, sub-frames etc), so chassis seems to add that little...
• Re: window trim strip substitute?
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 15:55:06 -0800
  ...What > have other folks done? Did later models have black frames? > > Thanks, > > Gregory Smith > '88 Vanagon GL > > Smith Design Studio > Small Building Company > Olympia...
• Re: window screens
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 07:39:19 -0500
  ...The window frames are different on Westies to accommodate the screens. We sell the screens too, but specify them as "Westfalia-only." - Ron Salmon...
• Re: Spiffing up the sliding glass frames
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 18 May 2005 19:45:01 -0700
  Well, I've never actually pulled the side windows, but as far ar I can tell it looks about the same as a windshield...
• Value of a Vanagon with varoius engine problems (another obscure question)
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Fri, 7 Aug 1998 16:28:57 -0500
  ...BTW, I'm updating my web page, a totally new format, no more frames and should be super fast loading. I'll let you...
• Re: Bostig Oil Level Warning Light Circuit
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Fri, 20 Dec 2013 23:46:32 -0500
  ...monostable. > > With this circuit > http://clarkson-uk.com/555-timer/operation/frames3.html you'd let > the float switch supply ground to the 555...
• Re: Square tubing benders ?
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:28:05 +0000
  I've often seen the cut, notch, bend & weld method used by guys fabricating frames for hot rods using channel, square & rectangular tubing. Basically...
• Front suspension bushing overhaul plus
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Mon, 9 Nov 2015 10:22:57 -0500
  ...One of the side frames hit dead center on the jack and of course the frame was severely bent. I'm thinking the subframe...
• Re: vent wing frame removal
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Thu, 20 Jul 2017 15:57:26 -0400
  ...had my van painted and I purchased better used vent wing frames that the > body shop installed. One of the wings was slightly bent...
• Parting out '71 bus (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Mon, 29 Aug 1994 09:37:39 -0700 (PDT)
  ...glass or the front seats >(which are extra-ratty, but solid frames), and you can come to Cleveland to >get it, let me know...
• Vanagon Parts/ AC System FS
  Historical mailing list - Erik O
  Fri, 6 Jun 1997 10:40:45 -0400
  ...If anyone can tell me why the frames version of my page won't work with Netscape, please do. I can't figure that...
• Re: 65 pop-out window disassembly
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 5 Mar 1996 16:51:31 -0800 (PST)
  And Steve Junor thus wrote: > > Does anyone have any brilliant ideas about how to disassemble the > pop-out back window frames on my '65...
• Re: Replacing window screens?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:10:52 -0500
  ...Our screens are made using industrial grade aluminum frames. I worked closely with our manufacturer design a no drill replacement screen for the Vanagon...
• Re: 87' VW Westfalia - $12500
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Mon, 10 Mar 2014 11:42:07 -0400
  ...to have done the painting right, having done the entire door frames, etc. Marc On Sun, Mar 9, 2014 at 11:13 PM, <JordanVw...
• Re: anybody able and wiling? Rear fill-panels
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Fri, 11 Jan 2002 18:32:06 -0800
  So, can you get them, or hook me up with somebody trustworthy to get them? Hector > They are called taillight frames by the Germans...